Some links and some ranting at the same time :)

Check this article on the BBC website. We have just got 1Mbps ADSL around the country, 2Mbps ADSL is out there as well, as is 2Mbps cable. In Japan - 8Mbps and 12Mbps are the standard and they are just about to upgrade to provide 26Mbps. I swear, this country is going to pot. Hmmmm - pot...

You've heard of Pop Idol! It gets better - online voting for the best cheerleaders. Check it out here. Yay! Scantily clad women!

Check out your Digital IQ. Cant run it from work, so I'll update later from home. EDIT 160 - You are a digital ace, expert in both practice and theory, and you take full advantage of digital tools. Some might call you a nerd! Well. That sums me up pretty well I think :)

And finally, a new extreme sport to get involved in. Extreme Ironing. Cant say its going to be something I'll be taking up, but some of you might be interested.

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[link]   Posted @ 12:18

First of all - what happened yesterday. I was called into work at 4pm due to their being a major network outage. I got in just before 5pm and had it all up and running within 10mins. I'm great, me!

Then had another call around 9pm saying that it was happening again, so I dialled in and checked it out. It was indeed happening again, but this time it was a different problem and I couldnt get up to Bristol, so they called Tim in. He called around 11.30pm to let me know it was working.

So, I was up at 6 this morning and just after Tim left I went for a 10 minute run around the estate. Got back home, had a shower, got dressed and caught the 6.53am train to Bristol.

Thats not a rant I here you cry, that a boring tale of bollocks! Yes, but now my rant starts.

So I get on the train and end up sat next to some bloke who is quietly reading his book. I get my Arrow Words puzzle book out and start to do that. Within 5 minutes however, I have got to the point where I want to stab the man next me and beat his head to a bloody pulp against the window.

Why?

He was chewing gum. Normally, not an odious thing - but this guy was doing it with his mouth open, along with sucking his lips as well. The amount of noise (and a disgusting noise at that) was incredible. I mean, for crying out loud - does he not realise how horrid it sounded? It was awful. By the end of the train journey, I had already planned how to kill him and dispose of the body, along with any witnesses (about 80 people). Aarrgghh!!!

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[link]   Posted @ 07:45

You know I mentioned yesterday that all hell had broken loose? Well, its all sorted itself out and now I dont need to talk about it. So I wont.

On another note, had a few texts with Tracey today, and that went well. I'm a happy bunny :)

Tomorrow night I'm going to be updating the sidebar with a list of blogs that I have been reading. It wont be exciting, probably not even interesting, but who cares. I was tempted to sign up to a web-ring, but I wont. Joining a blogrolling system was also an option, but it seems like too much hassle, as I doubt the lists will change very much.

Plus I will be back in goal for my 5-a-side team tomorrow night. They won the last game without me, so that just shows how good I am :) I haven't been running over the weekend, and wont be tomorrow either, so Tuesday is my next time. Quite looking forward to it following a couple of days off.

I was going to get another tattoo done on Saturday, but decided against it. Purely because I couldnt decide which one I wanted. I now have printouts of several and shall see which one grows on me. What I shall do is make a small page with the possibilities on and ask for peoples comments on which ones they think I should have done. The next weekend I dont have the kids is in the middle of December, so I will be getting it done then. The first will be a tattoo on my right shoulder/upper arm. It will be tribal, as I dont really like much else. The next will be some work on my back - and it will be big and again tribal. Check the pictures when I put them up.

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[link]   Posted @ 18:44

Went out last night for Gemmas 19th birthday. It was an excellent laugh apart from one thing. Before I went out, I held on online poll between my mates to choose a T-shirt for the evening:

1 - PlaySatan
2 - I Blame The Parents
3 - readthiswhileistareatyourtits

Number 3 was chosen, so I dutifully wore it out. What a mistake. Yes it got a reasonable amount of attention. The problem - only by men and munters! Typical :) I shall abuse those that voted for it at the earliest opportunity.

Off to see Thunder on Wednesday night in Bristol. Really looking forward to that. Pete, Tim, Me, Ian, Shelle and Martin are going - although I have a spare ticket too... must sell it on. Nothing of particular note from this weekend, so I will do a rant on Monday.

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[link]   Posted @ 15:07

Follow the instructions below to find your new name.
The following in an excerpt from a children's book, "Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants" by Dave Pilkey: The evil Professor forces everyone to assume new names...

Use the third letter of your first name to determine your new first name:

a = poopsie
b = lumpy
c = buttercup
d = gidget
e = crusty
f = greasy
g = fluffy
h = cheeseball
i = chim-chim
j = stinky
k = flunky
l = boobie
m = pinky
n = zippy
o = goober
p = doofus
q = slimy
r = loopy
s = snotty
t = tootie
u = dorkey
v = squeezit
w = oprah
x = skipper
y = dinky
z = zsa-zsa

Use the second letter of your last name to determine the first half of your new last name:

a = apple
b = toilet
c = giggle
d = burger
e = girdle
f = barf
g = lizard
h = waffle
i = cootie
j = monkey
k = potty
l = liver
m = banana
n = rhino
o = bubble
p = hamster
q = toad
r = gizzard
s = pizza
t = gerbil
u = chicken
v = pickle
w = chuckle
x = tofu
y = gorilla
z = stinker

Use the fourth letter of your last name to determine the second half of your new last name:

a = head
b = mouth
c = face
d = nose
e = tush
f = breath
g = pants
h = shorts
i = lips
j = h*nker
k = butt
l = brain
m = tushie
n = chunks
o = hiney
p = biscuits
q = toes
r = buns
s = fanny
t = sniffer
u = sprinkles
v = kisser
w = squirt
x = humperdinck
y = brains
z = juice
Thus, for example, George W. Bush's new name is Goober Chickenshorts.

I'm Gidget Applelips. Hurrah :)

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[link]   Posted @ 15:02

All hell has broken loose. I was in bed and got called at 3.15am. Didn't get home til 4.30am or so. *sigh* I'll explain later :)

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[link]   Posted @ 15:01

Firstly a link to something totally awesome. Someone has worked out a discussion from the film Monty Python and the Holy Grail and calculated the speed of an un-laden Swallow. Check it out here.

And next time you think you are having a bad day, just think on this :)

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[link]   Posted @ 14:36

Went out last night on Petes stag night. Started off at Cheers/Back Bar, then to the Imperial and then Cabot. Got home around 3.15 this morning. It was an excellent night. Found out that one of my friends (Shelly) is another of my friends (Phil) niece. That was weird. We also managed to get Pete partially dressed in womens clothing - which showed off his tattoos particularly well. Erm. Tonight is Bimbo's hen night - I've been invited!

I am currently in work and my hangover is just starting to kick in. Technically I am still drunk and boy do I feel it :)

I havent got anything to rant about today as I cant quite focus properly on anything. Maybe this afternoon. Tomorrow night is Gemmas birthday, so I will drag myself out to that.

You may notice that comments are now enabled. Andy worked his butt off to get it all working for me - he's ace :) Although I have now spotted a problem. When I modify an article - the comment "Read|Add" disappears... I will call him about this later on.

I sent my "100 Things About Me" to the mailing list I frequent and several people have now responded in like manner. Its worked out pretty well I think. Feel I have learnt some good things about people I spend my time with.

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[link]   Posted @ 11:09

I love The Muppets! Hugely. So when I found a link to discover "What Kind of Muppet Are You?" I went to it straight away :)



You're the dependable sort - the kind of frog/person who often gets lumped with extra responsibility, and doesn't mind taking it on. But that's not the only reason you're so appreciated by others. You're also a creative thinker, a charming raconteur and a trustworthy friend. You have a powerful imagination that leans strongly towards whimsy, and ideals that some would consider overly idealistic or romantic. There's absolutely nothing wrong with this, of course, except that it's not always easy being so green. Be careful that others don't take advantage of your wide eyes, attractive legs and humble generosity. Keep leaping high but make sure to take care of that soft, sensitive underbelly of yours.

Spank Your Inner Muppet

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[link]   Posted @ 10:25

Well, my 100 Things About Me has worked out quite well. Had a few emails and a couple of people have done theirs too.

And wow! Looks like Andy has updated my blog engine to allow comments. He's the man! Although, I dont seem to have anything on my admin page to allow/disallow comments on a per post basis. Erm. Maybe I didnt mention that to him...

Had the kids yesterday evening along with Shauni (Petes eldest daughter). We had to get some homework sorted out for her on the computer. It looked damn good, even if I say so myself. The thing that impressed her the most - my typing speed. Cool :)

Had a most bizarre experience last night at my Nans house. I turned up, walked into her lounge and said hello to my Nan, before turning round and plonking myself into a chair. My Nan got up and went to the kitchen, after introducing me to her friend. The conversation with her friend went along these lines, with her starting:

"So who are you then?"
"Tudor. I'm her grandson."
"You can't be."

[Now that threw me]

"Ummm. Yes, I am"
"No. She doesnt have one."

[This was news to me. But I thought it best to stick to my guns]

"She does. Its me. My mum is her daughter."
"Trudi?"
"Yes. Trudi. Thats my mum."
"No. She only has a daughter."
"That'll be my sister, Jessica."
"Yes. Jessica. Lovely girl.
"Right. So my sister is Jessica and I'm her brother Tudor. She's my Nan."

[Now that it was all explained, I thought that was it. However, I hadn't reckoned on "old peoples reasoning"]

"Are you sure?"

[At that point it began to dawn on me that maybe I wasnt so sure]

"Yes. She's my Nan."
"No"
"She is really. I'm her grandson. Brother to Jessica and son of Trudi."
"Really?"
"Really."
"Well, arent you a nice big lad!"

Notice the complete lack of comprehension of the issue caused. Subject closed and that was it. Madness!

[link]   Posted @ 09:58